Project Manager/Construction Inspector

Laland Baptiste LLC; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Prescription Plan

Dental / Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days

Sick Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

Laland Baptiste LLC in Syracuse, NY seeks a part-time Project Manager / Construction Inspector to oversee capital improvement and renovation projects onsite. The role focuses on field inspections, quality control, and contractor coordination to ensure safety, schedule, and compliance with plans.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in construction management or inspection, with knowledge of building codes and drawings, plus strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years in construction management or inspection.
• Experience with public-sector projects or renovations preferred.
• Strong reading of drawings and specifications.
• On-site inspection and coordination capabilities.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect construction activities for compliance with plans and specs.
• Monitor progress, budgets, and safety on site.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare inspection reports and project documentation.
• Support punch lists and project closeout.

Skills

Construction management

Field inspections

Contractor coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Job description

Part-Time Project Manager / Construction Inspector

Position: Project Manager / Construction Inspector

Department: Construction Management

Location: Syracuse, NY

Employment Type: Part-Time

Pay Rate: $50-60 per hour pending experience

Laland Baptiste, LLC is a construction management and consulting firm. Laland Baptiste provides innovative and professional services throughout all phases of the construction life cycle. We pride ourselves on being loyal and reliable to our customers, clients, and our greatest assets, our people. Laland Baptiste is dedicated to providing unparalleled services throughout the construction life cycle. These services include Construction Management, Program Management, Owners Representation, Resident Engineering, Inspection, Preconstruction Consulting, Change Order Review, Value Engineering, Administration Assistance, Document Control and Staff Augmentation.

Our clients include the NYS Office of General Services, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, NYC Health + Hospitals, NYC Department of Design and Construction, NYC Parks & Recreation, NYC School Construction Authority, NYC Economic Development Corporation, Battery Park City Authority, and NYS Parks, Recreations and Historic Preservation.

Position Summary

Laland Baptiste is seeking an experienced Part-Time Project Manager / Construction Inspector to oversee and inspect construction activities for capital improvement and renovation projects in Syracuse, NY. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, field inspections, contractor coordination, and quality control, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor performance, construction progress, and quality of workmanship.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections and identify deficiencies requiring corrective action.
• Review construction documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and contractor payment applications.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and construction milestones.
• Attend progress meetings and assist in resolving field-related issues.
• Monitor site safety practices and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports, progress updates, and project documentation.
• Assist with punch list inspections, project closeout, and final completion.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in construction management, project management, or construction inspection.
• Experience with public-sector construction, capital improvement projects, or renovations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience coordinating contractors and overseeing construction activities.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain an on-site presence as required by the project schedule.
• Flexibility to work part-time hours based on project needs.

Benefits of working at Laland Baptiste

• Medical / Prescription Plan
• Dental / Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Short / Long Term Disability Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Baptiste University-Continuing Education

Laland Baptiste LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer